What is the end of year showcase and party? 
  • Not your typical recital!
  • All our dancers (ages 2- Adult) will have the opportunity to perform on stage. 
  • Our showcase is held in the Auditorium of St. Kilian's in Farmingdale. We fill it with tables and chairs for our guests. 
  • We serve food for all our attendees. 
  • We teach a group Ceili lesson for all - no experience required! 
  • We hire a DJ - for dancing and activities throughout the event.
  • It's our more laid back and interactive recital experience - think a giant end of year party! 

Who's invited? 
  • All our dance families and friends. 
  • ​Tickets are required to enter the event. 
  • Dancers must also purchase tickets. 

What's a Ceili?
  • Ceilis are traditional group dances that were popular during community gatherings in Ireland. 
  • The term also refers to specific dances themselves, like The Siege of Ennis, which involve formations and movements performed in large groups. 
  • Our Ceili lesson is approachable for all ages and levels - we like to get everyone up and dancing with us during the event! (Worry less about your feet, and focus more on moving with the group). It's fun! 

Who performs?
  • Dancers from Kender Academy!
  • All our dancers are encouraged to participate - from our toddlers to our Adults. 
  • It's a great opportunity for our dancers to experience performing on a stage and in front of an audience. 
  • Our youngest dancers will be able to watch the older dancers and see where their dance journey can take them.
  • It's a celebration of all the hard work and skills acquired over the course of the year. 

2026 Showcase Information

  • Date: Sunday, June 7th 
  • Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
  • Location: St. Kilian's Auditorium
    • 50 Cherry St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  • Ticket Sales: April 12th - May 31st
    • ​Tickets will be available in our dance portal during these dates. 
@kenderacademy Siege of Ennis Ceili Lesson at our End of the Year Dinner Dance □ so proud of all our guests for getting up and dancing with us! #irishdance #ceili #dancerecital #longisland #fyp #dancetok ♬ original sound - kenderacademy